Up We Grow! Growth Chart Learning Set

Here we GROW! This growth chart is a welcome addition to early elementary classrooms, playrooms, day care centers, and kids’ bedrooms. Unique cut-outs on rockets and UFOs fit photos for extra fun tracking and measuring heights. The growth chart tracks up to 63 inches/160 cm. Decorative pieces like planets, comets, and rockets help build kids' interest in measurement, the solar system, and self-discovery. Set includes a two-piece 62¾-inch growth chart, 8 planets (up to 22 inches wide) plus Earth's moon, Pluto, the Big Dipper constellation, 3 star clusters, 2 comets, 4 flying saucers, and 2 spaceships.     EDUCATE & DECORATE ANYWHERE – Feature a whole galaxy of pieces or just a selection of the solar system accents with your growth chart - it is flexible to fit any space.  A LEARNING BOOST FOR MANY AGES – Learning measurements and how to read them is a wonderful and practical life skill for kids. Count on this growth chart to make it FUN! Use this growth chart to introduce standard measurement practices as well as associated vocabulary. You'll build estimating and comparison skills, and it is a great way to introduce comparative language too (taller, shorter, and so on). Extend the learning using the planets, moon, and star pieces in this set to introduce and explore solar system learning themes. HANDS-ON LEARNING FUN – Growth charts spark a whole lot of learning activities, and this solar system theme brings many added ideas. See the tab below for five ways to use this growth chart decoration to spark Learning FUN activities at home or school. EASY STORAGE – Limited wall space? Store any extra pieces easily! The package reseals to keep your set organized and ready anytime. The largest piece is just over 16 inches – no need for specialized storage. SET INCLUDES – 24 pieces: two-piece 62¾-inch growth chart, 8 planets (up to 22 inches wide) plus Earth's moon, Pluto, the Big Dipper constellation, 3 star clusters, 2 comets, 4 flying saucers, and 2 spaceships. MADE IN USA – All TREND Learning Sets are quality-tested to meet product safety standards and are all proudly made in the USA. Specifications Durable, reusable paper Measure in inches and centimeters Package reseals for easy storage 24  pieces; growth chart is 62¾-inches, assembled Made in USA Learning FUN Ideas Enjoy these five activity ideas for growth chart FUN: Measure and compare! Choose some easy-to-measure objects or toys to begin. Compare their heights to kids’ heights and to each other. Learn to describe differences based on findings. It's great math and vocabulary practice! Look up height regulations for astronauts. Ask kids if they think they are tall enough to go to space. Measure to find out! How many more inches do they have to go?  Go on a space adventure! Kids imagine they are space explorers discovering the universe. Invite them to write or talk about their adventures and arrange the set pieces to illustrate the story. Growing goals: Use kids’ growth as a launchpad to spark discussions about healthy eating and food groups, development, and more. Give volunteers the planet pieces. Invite them to work together to arrange them in orbit order.